- Kaufman County
- Forney TX
- 75126
- Local Area: Markout Estates
Property Overview
Luxury meets country charm on this exceptional estate nestled beneath a canopy of majestic 80 yearold paper shell pecan trees. A winding drive welcomes you home to a private retreat where timeless elegance and peaceful living come together. Designed for entertaining, the backyard features a spectacular 30,000 gallon pool with spa, waterfalls, diving board, and fire pit-surrounded by mature trees. On productive years, the pecan orchard yields approximately 2,500 pounds of paper shell pecans.Inside, warm hardwood floors, shiplap accents, barn doors, and expansive windows create a home filled with character and natural light. The dropped floors in the living and dining rooms add architectural charm, while the spacious primary suite offers a wood burning fireplace, turret-style sitting area, and spa like bath with a vintage freestanding soaking tub. A second wood-burning fireplace anchors the living room, and the utility room offers abundant storage, cabinetry, and ice maker hookups. Secondary bedrooms feature built-ins and walk-in closets, while zoned HVAC, two water heaters replaced in 2023 and 2025, and climate-controlled attic storage provide comfort.The approximately 2,964 square-foot barn features a commercial-style kitchen, oversized pull-through garage bays with automatic doors for an RV or boat, and endless possibilities for hobbies, entertaining, or business use. Additional amenities include a 2,500-gallon rainwater collection system, Craftsman-style kennel&garden house, custom chicken coop with enclosed run, 19-zone sprinkler system, and spacious yard behind the outbuildings.Half of the oversized 2+ car garage has been converted into an office with its own HVAC and can easily be converted back to garage space if desired. Roofs on all four structures were replaced in 2017. Offering shared access to a peaceful pond and located less than 2 miles from I-20 and approximately 6 miles from town, this one-of-a-kind property delivers luxury, versatility, and privacy.
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Property highlights
Year Built 1998
School District Forney Isd
HOA No HOA
Lot Size 4.99 acres
Taxes $13,608/yr
Pool Pool
Parking 1-car garage, 1 covered
Architecture Detached
Acreage Estate 4.99 acres
Full Property Details
Property Details
Quick Details
- Price $799,999
- Status Active
- Bedrooms 4
- Bathrooms 4
- Square Feet 4,103 Sq Ft
- Lot Size 4.99 acres
- Lot Size Sq Ft 217,364
- Year Built 1998
- Price / Sq Ft $195 / Sq Ft
- MLS # 21350952
Overview
- Property Type Residential
- Property Subtype Single Family Residence
- County Kaufman
- Subdivision Markout Estates
- Days on Market 80
Home Details
- Full Baths 4
- Half Baths 0
Kitchen & Interior
- Appliances Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave
- Interior Features Built In Features, Chandelier, Decorative Designer Lighting Fixtures, Eat In Kitchen, Kitchen Island, Pantry
- Fireplaces 2
- Fireplace Features Living Room, Primary Bedroom
Lot & Exterior
- Pool Features In Ground, Pool, Waterfall
Parking
- Parking Converted Garage
- Garage Spaces 1
- Covered Parking 1
- Attached Garage Yes
Taxes & HOA
- Annual Taxes $13,608
Utilities
- Utilities Septic Available
- Sewer Aerobic Septic
Schools
- Elementary Johnson — Forney ISD
- Middle Warren,Jones — Forney ISD
- High Forney — Forney ISD
Listing Information
- MLS Board NTREIS
- List Date 08/05/2026
- Source Updated 10/24/2026
- Last Updated 10/24/2026
- Virtual Tour Available
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